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Cover Your Ears examines the question of when art crosses into obscenity, focusing on music over the last century. It discusses pivotal moments in music history that have sparked legal and moral debates, such as landmark cases that shaped the music industry. The film features interviews with musicians, legal experts, and cultural critics, providing a comprehensive look at how societal norms have evolved regarding artistic expression and censorship.
The documentary reflects broader societal changes over the past 100 years, illustrating the ongoing struggle between artistic freedom and censorship. It addresses themes of religion, sex, and politics, showing how these factors have influenced what is considered acceptable in music and the implications for artists and the industry as a whole.
Why Watch
- •Meet musicians like Ian MacKaye and Alan Cross.
- •Find out how censorship shaped music industry norms.
- •See landmark legal cases discussed in detail.
Did You Know
•The documentary covers 100 years of music history.
•Director Sean Patrick Shaul leads discussions with musicians and critics.
•The film has a runtime of 104 minutes.
Perfect For
Music history enthusiastsCensorship debatesArtistic expression advocates